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- Dates back to ancient times
- Was established as a hobby in the 14th century
- Different glasses are used for different wines
- Tasting parties have become very popular
- Checking the wine's appearance
- Smelling the wine's in-glass fragrance or bouquet
- Tasting it in the mouth
- Savoring the aftertaste
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Wine Tasting is the act of sampling wines, both recreationally and professionally, for flavors, aromas and general characteristics. Though many regions where wine is grown throughout the world have establishments where one can taste wine, a growing number of people have begun to host wine-tasting parties in their own homes.
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Taste, Don't Drink
One very common error for first-time wine tasters is drinking the wine instead of spitting it out. The practice of spitting it out is known as expectoration. Although drinking is what wine is made for, drinking too much of it is inevitable when there are several glasses, which can quickly inebriate the taster, thus dulling the senses and defeating the purpose of wine tasting. For those looking for a mild level of intoxication, tasting is enough: after several glasses, some wine is absorbed through the tongue and a bit inevitably slips down the throat, creating a small inebriating effect. -
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Wine Tasting Questions
Have you every taken a wine tasting vacation, if so, where did you go and what was your experience? 2 AnswersYes, we've been on several wine trips to Sonoma, Monterey/Carmel Valley, Paso Robles, Carneros, and Amador County. Some of these places we've benn to more tha... read more
What does it mean when someone says there are "wine countries" in California? 2 AnswersOh dear. I fear this question is a result of my having used the expression “wine countries” recently while answering another Mahalo question. I was trying not t... read more
Using a tea tasting to learn about wine? 3 AnswersI have actually never heard of a tea tasting that would include cream/sugar/lemon... The key to the Tea Tastings I have enjoyed has been a good selection of dif... read more
Other than spitting the wine out, what are some tips to staying sober at a large tasting? 4 Answers1) Eating Make sure you nibble on something while you sip wine. Salt (think cheese, crackers, nuts - all of which can pair well with the right wines - can hel... read more
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Went to 60th bday pty/wine tasting in liquor store... Was fun & drank chardonay!
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Wine tasting at Market Basket today. Four booths giving out multiple wines and not just sips. Good way to get sauced before dinner.
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RT @TheGrooveMakers: 3 days to go til the 2nd Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Jam.1 stop event- Network, massages, wine tasting & hear ALLLL you ...
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had some great wines at the Grands Crus de Bordeaux wine tasting.
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@gmwalsh do you happen to know the name of the vixen more or less across the table from you at the wine tasting? or the team she bats for?
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